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1 leaf
[li:f]plural - leaves; noun1) (a part of a plant growing from the side of a stem, usually green, flat and thin, but of various shapes depending on the plant: Many trees lose their leaves in autumn.) lapa2) (something thin like a leaf, especially the page of a book: Several leaves had been torn out of the book.) (grāmatas) lapa3) (an extra part of a table, either attached to one side with a hinge or added to the centre when the two ends are apart.) (saliekamā galda) nolaižamā puse•- leaflet- leafy
- turn over a new leaf* * *lapotne; lapa; loksne, plāksne; salapot; šķirstīt, pārlapot -
2 most
[məust] 1. superlative of many, much (often with the) - adjective1) ((the) greatest number or quantity of: Which of the students has read the most books?; Reading is what gives me most enjoyment.) visvairāk2) (the majority or greater part of: Most children like playing games; Most modern music is difficult to understand.) vairums2. adverb1) (used to form the superlative of many adjectives and adverbs, especially those of more than two syllables: Of all the women I know, she's the most beautiful; the most delicious cake I've ever tasted; We see her mother or father sometimes, but we see her grandmother most frequently.)2) (to the greatest degree or extent: They like sweets and biscuits but they like ice-cream most of all.) vis-; visvairāk; vislabāk3) (very or extremely: I'm most grateful to you for everything you've done; a most annoying child.) ļoti4) ((American) almost: Most everyone I know has read that book.) gandrīz; turpat vai3. pronoun1) (the greatest number or quantity: I ate two cakes, but Mary ate more, and John ate (the) most.) visvairāk2) (the greatest part; the majority: He'll be at home for most of the day; Most of these students speak English; Everyone is leaving - most have gone already.) vairums; lielākā daļa•- mostly- at the most
- at most
- for the most part
- make the most of something
- make the most of* * *vairums, vislielākais skaits; visvairāk; pa lielākai daļai, visbiežāk, visvairāk; ļoti -
3 extract
1. [ik'strækt] verb1) (to pull out, or draw out, especially by force or with effort: I have to have a tooth extracted; Did you manage to extract the information from her?) izraut; izdabūt; izdibināt2) (to select (passages from a book etc).) izdalīt (fragmentu)3) (to take out (a substance forming part of something else) by crushing or by chemical means: Vanilla essence is extracted from vanilla beans.) ekstrahēt; izspiest2. ['ekstrækt] noun1) (a passage selected from a book etc: a short extract from his novel.) izvilkums (no grāmatas)2) (a substance obtained by an extracting process: beef/yeast extract; extract of malt.) ekstrakts•* * *ekstrakts; izvilkums, īss izklāsts; izraut; izdabūt, izdibināt; iegūt; izspiest; izvēlēties; izvilkt; ekstrahēt -
4 on
[on] 1. preposition1) (touching, fixed to, covering etc the upper or outer side of: The book was lying on the table; He was standing on the floor; She wore a hat on her head.) uz2) (in or into (a vehicle, train etc): We were sitting on the bus; I got on the wrong bus.) iekšā3) (at or during a certain day, time etc: on Monday; On his arrival, he went straight to bed.) (norāda laiku)4) (about: a book on the theatre.) par5) (in the state or process of: He's on holiday.) (norāda stāvokli)6) (supported by: She was standing on one leg.) uz7) (receiving, taking: on drugs; on a diet.) (norāda uz eksistences līdzekli vai veidu)8) (taking part in: He is on the committee; Which detective is working on this case?) (norāda līdzdalību)9) (towards: They marched on the town.) (norāda virzienu) uz10) (near or beside: a shop on the main road.) tuvu; pie11) (by means of: He played a tune on the violin; I spoke to him on the telephone.) (norāda darbības instrumentu)12) (being carried by: The thief had the stolen jewels on him.) (norāda lietotāju, valkātāju)13) (when (something is, or has been, done): On investigation, there proved to be no need to panic.) (norāda secību laikā) pēc; pēc tam kad14) (followed by: disaster on disaster.) (norāda atkārtošanos) pēc2. adverb1) ((especially of something being worn) so as to be touching, fixed to, covering etc the upper or outer side of: She put her hat on.) (norāda priekšmeta valkāšanu)2) (used to show a continuing state etc, onwards: She kept on asking questions; They moved on.) (norāda uz darbības turpināšanos)3) (( also adjective) (of electric light, machines etc) working: The television is on; Turn/Switch the light on.) (norāda ierīces ieslēgšanu vai funkcionēšanu)4) (( also adjective) (of films etc) able to be seen: There's a good film on at the cinema this week.) (norāda procesa iestāšanos un turpināšanos)5) (( also adjective) in or into a vehicle, train etc: The bus stopped and we got on.) (norāda darbības virzienu) iekšā3. adjective1) (in progress: The game was on.) (norāda procesa iestāšanos un turpināšanos)2) (not cancelled: Is the party on tonight?) (norāda procesa iestāšanos)•- oncoming- ongoing
- onwards
- onward
- be on to someone
- be on to
- on and on
- on time
- on to / onto* * *pie, uz ; uz ; par -
5 engage
[in'ɡei‹]1) (to begin to employ (a workman etc): He engaged him as his assistant.) pieņemt darbā2) (to book; to reserve: He has engaged an entertainer for the children's party.) aizrunāt; iepriekš pasūtīt3) (to take hold of or hold fast; to occupy: to engage someone's attention.) saistīt (uzmanību u.tml.)4) (to join battle with: The two armies were fiercely engaged.) uzsākt (kauju); atklāt uguni5) (to (cause part of a machine etc to) fit into and lock with another part: The driver engaged second gear.) iedarbināt; saslēgt•- engaged- engagement
- engaging* * *pieņemt darbā; iepriekš pasūtīt, aizrunāt; saistīt; atklāt uguni, uzsākt; saslēgt, sakabināt; iedarbināt -
6 good
[ɡud] 1. comparative - better; adjective1) (well-behaved; not causing trouble etc: Be good!; She's a good baby.)2) (correct, desirable etc: She was a good wife; good manners; good English.)3) (of high quality: good food/literature; His singing is very good.)4) (skilful; able to do something well: a good doctor; good at tennis; good with children.)5) (kind: You've been very good to him; a good father.)6) (helpful; beneficial: Exercise is good for you.; Cheese is good for you.)7) (pleased, happy etc: I'm in a good mood today.)8) (pleasant; enjoyable: to read a good book; Ice-cream is good to eat.)9) (considerable; enough: a good salary; She talked a good deal of nonsense.)10) (suitable: a good man for the job.)11) (sound, fit: good health; good eyesight; a car in good condition.)12) (sensible: Can you think of one good reason for doing that?)13) (showing approval: We've had very good reports about you.)14) (thorough: a good clean.)15) (healthy or in a positive mood: I don't feel very good this morning.)2. noun1) (advantage or benefit: He worked for the good of the poor; for your own good; What's the good of a broken-down car?) jūsu pašu labā2) (goodness: I always try to see the good in people.) tas, kas ir labs3. interjection(an expression of approval, gladness etc.) labi!- goodness4. interjection((also my goodness) an expression of surprise etc.) ak, Dievs!- goods- goody
- goodbye
- good-day
- good evening
- good-for-nothing
- good humour
- good-humoured
- good-humouredly
- good-looking
- good morning
- good afternoon
- good-day
- good evening
- good night
- good-natured
- goodwill
- good will
- good works
- as good as
- be as good as one's word
- be up to no good
- deliver the goods
- for good
- for goodness' sake
- good for
- good for you
- him
- Good Friday
- good gracious
- good heavens
- goodness gracious
- goodness me
- good old
- make good
- no good
- put in a good word for
- take something in good part
- take in good part
- thank goodness
- to the good* * *labums; labs; noderīgs; derīgs; prasmīgs, veikls; laipns, jauks; labs, labvēlīgs; nebojāts, svaigs; labs, vesels; dibināts, pamatots; drošs; uzvedīgs, paklausīgs; pamatīgs; krietns, prāvs -
7 sole
I [səul] noun1) (the underside of the foot, the part on which one stands and walks.) pēdas apakša2) (the flat surface of a boot or shoe that covers this part of the foot.) []zoleII [səul] plurals - sole, soles; noun1) (a type of small, flat fish: They were fishing for sole; three soles.) jūras mēle2) (its flesh as food: We had sole for supper.) jūras mēleIII [səul] adjective1) (only; single: my sole purpose/reason.) vienīgais; viens vienīgs2) (not shared; belonging to one person or group only: the sole rights to a book.) ekskluzīvs; vienpersonīgs•- solely* * *pēdas apakša; jūras mēle; pazole; paltuss; pēda; pazolēt; viens vienīgs; vienreizējs; neprecējies -
8 trouble
1. noun1) ((something which causes) worry, difficulty, work, anxiety etc: He never talks about his troubles; We've had a lot of trouble with our children; I had a lot of trouble finding the book you wanted.) nepatikšanas; rūpes; raizes; grūtības2) (disturbances; rebellion, fighting etc: It occurred during the time of the troubles in Cyprus.) nemieri; sacelšanās; jukas3) (illness or weakness (in a particular part of the body): He has heart trouble.) kaite; vaina2. verb1) (to cause worry, anger or sadness to: She was troubled by the news of her sister's illness.) uztraukt; sagādāt rūpes/pūles2) (used as part of a very polite and formal request: May I trouble you to close the window?) Vai drīkstu jums lūgt...3) (to make any effort: He didn't even trouble to tell me what had happened.) papūlēties; pacensties•- troubled- troublesome
- troublemaker* * *nepatikšanas; grūtības; raizes, rūpes; pūles; jukas, nemieri; kaite, slimība; avārija; sagādāt rūpes, uztraukt; uztraukties; traucēt, apgrūtināt; grūti padoties, neveikties; nomocīt; papūlēties; bojāt -
9 about
1. preposition(on the subject of: We talked about our plans; What's the book about?) par2. preposition, adverb1) ((sometimes round about) near (in place, time, size etc): about five miles away; (round) about six o'clock; just about big enough.) gandrīz; aptuveni2) (in different directions; here and there: The children ran about (the garden).) tepat tuvumā3) (in or on some part (of a place etc): You'll find him somewhere about (the office).) kaut kur šeit4) (around or surrounding: She wore a coat about her shoulders; He lay with his clothes scattered about.) ap3. adverb((in military commands etc) in the opposite direction: About turn!) apkārt!* * *apkārt; aptuveni, apmēram; netālu, tuvumā; gandrīz; par; ap, apmēram; apkārt, pa ; klāt, līdzi -
10 best
[best] 1. adjective, pronoun((something which is) good to the greatest extent: the best book on the subject; the best (that) I can do; She is my best friend; Which method is (the) best?; The flowers are at their best just now.) vislabākais2. adverb(in the best manner: She sings best (of all).) vislabāk3. verb(to defeat: He was bested in the argument.) gūt virsroku; sakaut- best man- bestseller
- the best part of
- do one's best
- for the best
- get the best of
- make the best of it* * *vislabākais; vislielākais -
11 cross-reference
noun (a reference from one part of a book, list etc to another, eg crept see creep.) norāde uz citu vārdu, nodaļu (tai pašā grāmatā)* * *norāde uz citu vārdu -
12 excerpt
['eksə:pt](a part taken from a book etc: I heard an excerpt from his latest novel on the radio.) fragments; izvilkums* * *ekscerpēt, izrakstīt -
13 extra
['ekstrə] 1. adjective(additional; more than usual or necessary: They demand an extra $10 a week; We need extra men for this job.) papildu-2. adverb(unusually: an extra-large box of chocolates.) sevišķi; neparasti3. pronoun(an additional amount: The book costs $6.90 but we charge extra for postage.) papildus4. noun1) (something extra, or something for which an extra price is charged: The college fees cover teaching only - stationery and other equipment are extras.) papildinājums; piedeva; piemaksa2) (in cinema or television, an actor employed in a small part, eg as a person in a crowd.) filmaktieris (masu skatos)3) (a special edition of a newspaper containing later or special news.) (laikraksta) speciālizdevums* * *papildinājums, piedeva; piemaksa; papildjautājums; speciālizdevums; augstākā labuma prece; filmaktieris; papildu; speciāls; augstākā labuma; papildus; sevišķi -
14 final
1. adjective1) (the very last: the final chapter of the book.) pēdējais; gala-; beigu-2) ((of a decision etc) definite; decided and not to be changed: The judge's decision is final.) galīgs2. noun(the last part of a competition: The first parts of the competition will take place throughout the country, but the final will be in London.) fināls; finālspēle- finally- finalist
- finality
- finalize
- finalise
- finalization
- finalisation
- finals* * *finālspēle, fināls; gala eksāmeni; visjaunākais laikraksta izdevums; gala, beigu, pēdējais; izšķirošs, galīgs; nolūka -
15 hand
[hænd] 1. noun1) (the part of the body at the end of the arm.) roka; plauksta2) (a pointer on a clock, watch etc: Clocks usually have an hour hand and a minute hand.) [] rādītājs3) (a person employed as a helper, crew member etc: a farm hand; All hands on deck!) Visi uz klāja!4) (help; assistance: Can I lend a hand?; Give me a hand with this box, please.) palīdzēt5) (a set of playing-cards dealt to a person: I had a very good hand so I thought I had a chance of winning.) kārtis (spēlmaņa rokās)6) (a measure (approximately centimetres) used for measuring the height of horses: a horse of 14 hands.) plauksta (kā mērvienība)7) (handwriting: written in a neat hand.) rokraksts2. verb(often with back, down, up etc)1) (to give (something) to someone by hand: I handed him the book; He handed it back to me; I'll go up the ladder, and you can hand the tools up to me.) padot; pasniegt2) (to pass, transfer etc into another's care etc: That is the end of my report from Paris. I'll now hand you back to Fred Smith in the television studio in London.) nodot (citam)•- handful- handbag
- handbill
- handbook
- handbrake
- handcuff
- handcuffs
- hand-lens
- handmade
- hand-operated
- hand-out
- hand-picked
- handshake
- handstand
- handwriting
- handwritten
- at hand
- at the hands of
- be hand in glove with someone
- be hand in glove
- by hand
- fall into the hands of someone
- fall into the hands
- force someone's hand
- get one's hands on
- give/lend a helping hand
- hand down
- hand in
- hand in hand
- hand on
- hand out
- hand-out
- handout
- hand over
- hand over fist
- hands down
- hands off!
- hands-on
- hands up!
- hand to hand
- have a hand in something
- have a hand in
- have/get/gain the upper hand
- hold hands with someone
- hold hands
- in good hands
- in hand
- in the hands of
- keep one's hand in
- off one's hands
- on hand
- on the one hand... on the other hand
-... on the other hand
- out of hand
- shake hands with someone / shake someone's hand
- shake hands with / shake someone's hand
- a show of hands
- take in hand
- to hand* * *plauksta, roka; priekšķepa, priekškāja; rādītājs; spārns; rokraksts; kārtis, partija; plauksta; strādnieks; matrozis, komanda; stingra roka, vara; palīdzība, atbalsts; lietpratējs, meistars; izpildītājs, autors; paraksts; aplausi; padot, pasniegt; satīt -
16 imagination
1) ((the part of the mind which has) the ability to form mental pictures: I can see it all in my imagination.) iztēle2) (the creative ability of a writer etc: This book shows a lot of imagination.) iztēle; fantāzija3) (the seeing etc of things which do not exist: There was no-one there - it was just your imagination.) iedoma* * *iztēle, fantāzija; iedoma -
17 phrase
[freiz] 1. noun1) (a small group of words (usually without a finite verb) which forms part of an actual or implied sentence: He arrived after dinner.) frāze; vārdkopa2) (a small group of musical notes which follow each other to make a definite individual section of a melody: the opening phrase of the overture.) frāze2. verb(to express (something) in words: I phrased my explanations in simple language.) izteikt vārdos; formulēt- phrasing
- phrase-book
- phrasal verb* * *frāze, vārdkopa; frāze; formulēt, izteikt vārdos; frāzēt -
18 portion
['po:ʃən]1) (a part: Read this portion of the book.) daļa2) (a share: Her portion of the money amounted to $200.) daļa3) (an amount of food usually for one person: a portion of salad.) porcija•* * *tiesa, daļa; porcija; pūrs; liktenis; sadalīt daļās; dot pūru -
19 reach
[ri: ] 1. verb1) (to arrive at (a place, age etc): We'll never reach London before dark; Money is not important when you reach my age; The noise reached our ears; Has the total reached a thousand dollars yet?; Have they reached an agreement yet?) sasniegt; nonākt2) (to (be able to) touch or get hold of (something): My keys have fallen down this hole and I can't reach them.) aizsniegt3) (to stretch out one's hand in order to touch or get hold of something: He reached (across the table) for another cake; She reached out and took the book; He reached across/over and slapped her.) []sniegties; izstiept roku4) (to make contact with; to communicate with: If anything happens you can always reach me by phone.) []dabūt; sazināties5) (to stretch or extend: My property reaches from here to the river.) stiepties; plesties2. noun1) (the distance that can be travelled easily: My house is within (easy) reach (of London).) (neliels) attālums; sasniedzamība2) (the distance one can stretch one's arm: I keep medicines on the top shelf, out of the children's reach; My keys are down that hole, just out of reach (of my fingers); The boxer has a very long reach.) izstieptas rokas attālums/sasniedzamība3) ((usually in plural) a straight part of a river, canal etc: the lower reaches of the Thames.) lejtece* * *sasniedzamība; redzesloks; izstiepšana; platība, izplatījums; rīstīties; izstiept; aizsniegt; sasniegt; pasniegt; sniegties; stiepties, plesties; sazināties -
20 right
1. adjective1) (on or related to the side of the body which in most people has the more skilful hand, or to the side of a person or thing which is toward the east when that person or thing is facing north (opposite to left): When I'm writing, I hold my pen in my right hand.) labais2) (correct: Put that book back in the right place; Is that the right answer to the question?) pareizs; īsts3) (morally correct; good: It's not right to let thieves keep what they have stolen.) pareizs; taisnīgs4) (suitable; appropriate: He's not the right man for this job; When would be the right time to ask him?) pareizs; īstais2. noun1) (something a person is, or ought to be, allowed to have, do etc: Everyone has the right to a fair trial; You must fight for your rights; You have no right to say that.) tiesības2) (that which is correct or good: Who's in the right in this argument?) taisnība3) (the right side, part or direction: Turn to the right; Take the second road on the right.) labā puse4) (in politics, the people, group, party or parties holding the more traditional beliefs etc.) labējais3. adverb1) (exactly: He was standing right here.) tieši; precīzi2) (immediately: I'll go right after lunch; I'll come right down.) tūlīt pat; nekavējoties3) (close: He was standing right beside me.) pavisam; gluži4) (completely; all the way: The bullet went right through his arm.) pilnīgi; galīgi5) (to the right: Turn right.) pa labi6) (correctly: Have I done that right?; I don't think this sum is going to turn out right.) pareizi4. verb1) (to bring back to the correct, usually upright, position: The boat tipped over, but righted itself again.) iztaisnot; atgūt līdzsvaru; izlabot2) (to put an end to and make up for something wrong that has been done: He's like a medieval knight, going about the country looking for wrongs to right.) izlīdzināt pāridarījumu; izlabot netaisnību5. interjection(I understand; I'll do what you say etc: `I want you to type some letters for me.' `Right, I'll do them now.') labi!- righteously
- righteousness
- rightful
- rightfully
- rightly
- rightness
- righto
- right-oh
- rights
- right angle
- right-angled
- right-hand
- right-handed
- right wing 6. adjective((right-wing) (having opinions which are) of this sort.) labējs- by rights
- by right
- get
- keep on the right side of
- get right
- go right
- not in one's right mind
- not quite right in the head
- not right in the head
- put right
- put/set to rights
- right away
- right-hand man
- right now
- right of way
- serve right* * *labā puse; taisnība; taisnīgums; labā roka; tiesības; patiesais stāvoklis, realitāte; kārtība; iztaisnot; aizstāvēt; savest kārtībā; labais; taisnīgs; pareizs; taisns; labā stāvoklī, vesels; labējais; pa labi; taisnīgi, pareizi; tieši; pavisam; augstu
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